Fiber optic Laryngoscopy

Fibrolaryngoscopy

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The "Fibrolaryngoscopy" is a quick and painless instrumental method that allows

the direct and detailed view of the organs of ENT competence, i.e. the larynx and vocal cords, as well as the hypopharynx, the base of the tongue, the epiglottis and the false cords, all structures located below the pharynx and therefore not visible to simple inspection with the tongue depressor. (photo)

Fibrolaryngoscopy is a necessary diagnostic test for all those patients who complain of disorders of the upper respiratory tract, such as voice changes, bleeding from the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, coughing cough, feeling of closed throat and / or suffocation, pain in the neck, gastroesophageal reflux, enlarged lymph nodes, ingestion of foreign bodies etc ...

The exam is fast, easy to perform, can be performed on an outpatient basis, it only requires

a minimum of collaboration and is also available in pediatric age.

The method uses thin and minimally invasive optical fiber endoscopes connected to

a camera and a monitor that allows the recording of images. (photo)

• Is it a test that anyone can take?

Given the low invasiveness, laryngoscopy is an examination that has no contraindications and can be performed in patients of any age (including newborns), as an outpatient procedure. However, it should be performed with caution in patients with severe breathing difficulties.

• Do you need any kind of special preparation for the exam?

No special preparation procedures are required; however, it is advisable not to drink or eat in the two to three hours prior to the examination, since the introduction of the laryngoscope into the throat or nose could cause vomiting in those prone to this reaction Fiberoptic laryngoscope

• Is the examination painful or does it cause other types of discomfort?

The exam can be a little annoying, but it's not painful. If the patient collaborates with the doctor, the introduction of the laparoscopy is very easy; in case of discomfort, a local anesthetic can be used. The inconveniences are minimal.

• How long does it last?

The time required for the investigation varies depending on the area to be examined, generally ranging from 2 to 5 minutes.